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IA tracks down AQI fleeing from Diyala (Salah ad-Din)
Victory Caucus -- All Content — Original Source: Multi-National Force - Iraq Multi-National Corps Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20080802-01 August 2, 2008 IA tracks down AQI fleeing from Diyala Multi-National Division North PAO TIKRIT, Iraq Iraqi Army Soldiers operating in the Salah ad-Din province during Operation Eagle Pursuit killed three al-Qaeda in Iraq fighters as another detonated his suicide vest, killing himself, July 31. Operation Eagle Pursuit is in direct support of Operation Iron Pursuit being carried out by Multi-National Division North Soldiers in the volatile Diyala Province, which began a few days ago. The IA ...

More than 375 suspected al Qaeda fighters detained in Diyala operation
The Long War Journal — ... Iron Pursuit also serves as a blocking force to catch al Qaeda fighters fleeing Diyala westward into Salahadin. Iraqi troops are "pushing toward the Uzaym River Valley attempting to kill or capture AQI members fleeing from Diyala into Salahadin in order to escape advancing Iraqi Security and Coalition forces." Three al Qaeda fighters have been killed and nine captured so far. ...